Former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase has a case to answer in the Fijian Holdings trial which will continue today.
High Court Judge, Justice Priyantha Fernando made his ruling yesterday saying he carefully considered FICAC and defense submissions and found that there is evidence that the accused made the application for shares on behalf of Q-Ten Investments, Cicia Plantation Co-op Society Limited and Mavana Investments Limited.
Also yesterday, Laisenia Qarase in consultation with the defense counsel has decided not to give evidence in the Fijian Holdings trial.
Meanwhile, in another ruling in the case yesterday, Justice Fernando refused the application for a permanent stay on proceedings in Qarase’s FHL trial.
Qarase is charged with 6 counts of abuse of office and three counts of discharge of duty with respect to property in which he has a private interest.
The case resumes at 9.45 this morning with the defense bringing in two witnesses.
Stay with us for more on this story later today and you can also follow the Qarase trial on Fijivillage.com
Story by: Dhanjay Deo